The University of Texas Medical Branch · 1 day ago
Lab Assistant I or II, Lab Services - Surgical Pathology Division
Galveston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe University of Texas Medical Branch is seeking a Lab Assistant for their Surgical Pathology Division. The role involves performing essential phlebotomy duties, sample processing, and maintaining quality control procedures within the laboratory.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Performs the essential duties and competencies in all assignments necessary for phlebotomy or other clinical related duties
Performs computer functions necessary for patient registration, blood collection, and specimen management
Determines acceptability of patient samples
Prepares, stores, and transfers samples for testing
Performs quality control procedures on equipment
Assists in maintaining records of inventory, maintenance, and daily quality control
Ability to work independently within established guidelines, apply problem-solving skills, meet deadlines and meet urgent patient, provider, and system needs
May perform blood collection procedures using skin puncture and venipuncture
May be required to utilize company vehicle for business purposes (i.e., specimen collection or delivery), after completion of required safety training. This will be a required job duty for some locations
Reviews and suggests revisions for policies and procedures, as assigned
May provide training and assess competency for staff
Communicates pertinent information to staff members, management, medical directors and other divisions
Available to cover different shifts if requested to guarantee patient care
Adheres to all safety protocols in each laboratory area
Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure
Performs related duties as required
Qualification
Required
High school graduate or GED
Two (2) years related experience
Valid State of Texas Driver's License
Preferred
Certified Phlebotomist from the following certification agencies: American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP), American Certification Agency (ACA), American Medical Technologist (AMT), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), or National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
Science background preferred
Completion of a Phlebotomy course or experience with Phlebotomy or clinical specimen processing preferred
Company
The University of Texas Medical Branch
The University of Texas Medical Branch is a component of the University of Texas System located in Galveston, Texas
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$35MKey Investors
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
2024-09-13Grant
2019-04-09Grant· $35M
Leadership Team
Donna Sollenberger
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